Trump declares himself in 'perfect' health, as 80th birthday looms
Donald Trump said an annual medical checkup had gone "perfectly" Tuesday, as the health of the oldest US president ever to take the oath faces growing scrutiny with the approach of his 80th birthday.
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North Korea tests new multi-purpose missile launch system: KCNA
North Korea said Wednesday it had tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launching system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system the previous day.
Read moreNew strikes threaten ceasefires in Iran, Lebanon
Tehran on Tuesday accused Washington of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes, while Israeli bombardment in Lebanon left dozens dead, threatening an increasingly fragile truce there.
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Sinner, Sabalenka cruise in French Open first round
Jannik Sinner powered into the second round of the French Open on Tuesday as his fellow world number one Aryna Sabalenka also made a winning start at Roland Garros.
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Hitting the high notes: Pilot Daniel Harding named as chief of LA Philharmonic
Daniel Harding, a British conductor with a storied career leading Europe's top orchestras, will take the helm of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the institution announced Tuesday.
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Samsung workers wrap up vote on massive AI bonus deal
Samsung Electronics' labour union is expected to announce Wednesday whether chip workers voted to ratify a wage deal that would deliver massive AI-linked bonuses and helped avert a major strike.
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Ruthless Sinner powers into French Open second round
World number one Jannik Sinner put on a typically efficient display in his opening match at the French Open on Tuesday, moving past Clement Tabur to book his spot in the second round.
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Vance hails Pope Leo's AI encyclical as 'profound'
US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday praised Pope Leo XIV's manifesto warning of the risks of artificial intelligence, calling it "profound" and a necessary act of moral leadership in a disruptive AI age.
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Peace deal hopes boost Wall Street stocks despite latest US strikes
Wall Street stocks mostly rose Tuesday, lifting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh records on hopes for a Middle East peace deal.
Read moreRecord temps as spring heatwave bakes Europe
People in western Europe turned to fans and fountains as they sweltered through a record-breaking heatwave Tuesday, with temperatures set to soar even further.
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